The concubine is soft and delicate, making her the treacherous minister's white moonlight

Chapter 24 She Knows How to Rage Her

Lin Mowan's tone was kind, without any hostility in it, but to Jiang Ruixue, who had been holding it in for a long time, it was like seizing a rare opportunity. Seeing Lin Mowan wearing a veil, she couldn't help but look proud.

She raised her head, still with the same perverse and domineering look as when they first met: "You think you can call me sister? You should call me Miss."

Lin Mowan didn't mind hearing this, she just lowered her eyes, not annoyed, and even obeyed her wishes and called out, "Yes, Miss."

Hearing this, the smile on her face became more wanton, and she even began to speak without restraint: "If my parents hadn't told me not to cause trouble for you, do you think you would still be standing here talking to me?"

As she spoke, even the look she gave Lin Mowan was a bit condescending. Lin Mowan didn't mind, she just lowered her eyes and listened quietly.

Seeing that she didn't refute, Jiang Ruixue became even more excited. She looked at the veil covering Lin Mowan's face and said, "Is your face still not healed? Don't tell me you are going to wear this thing to the banquet?"

Lin Mowan raised her eyelids slightly, her gaze fell on Jiang Ruixue's face, and asked her innocently, "Is it not possible?"

Jiang Ruixue sneered: "Lin Mowan, what do you think the Prime Minister's Mansion is? In the next few days, all the dignitaries of Sheng'an will come here, and no one else will cover their faces. Do you think it's interesting that you are the only one who stands out?"

When she said this, her tone was full of sarcasm, but Lin Mowan only looked at her dimly and said, "But it was the Second Master who allowed me to do this."

Upon hearing this, the smile on Jiang Ruixue's face immediately turned cold, and her eyes stabbed towards Lin Mowan like a knife. If eyes could kill, Lin Mowan would have died countless times.

There was a hint of smile in Lin Mowan's eyes. She knew very well how to anger Jiang Ruixue. Maybe it was because she was protected too well. Jiang Ruixue didn't seem to have inherited Jiang Wenqing's cunning at all, and she couldn't hide her thoughts. All the slightest thing was written on her face.

Jiang Ruixue had a cold face, no longer in the good mood she just had. Lin Mowan stopped talking too, just waiting calmly for her to lose her temper.

"Sister Rui."

Before Jiang Ruixue could grit her teeth and say something unpleasant, a familiar voice sounded from the side. The two turned their heads and saw that it was Nanny Cen who had been standing not far away.

Nanny Cen was standing not far away. She didn't come over but just motioned Jiang Ruixue to go over. Jiang Ruixue turned around and glared at Lin Mowan fiercely, but did not refuse. She snorted and turned away.

Lin Mowan looked at her and the smile on her face gradually faded. Nanny Cen was an old lady close to Uncle Tingyue. It was said that she was a dowry. Jiang Ruixue was almost raised by her. Her words were still very effective on Jiang Ruixue.

When Jiang Ruixue approached, Nanny Cen's eyes were always on her. In the end, the two of them whispered something. Nanny Cen's face was solemn. Jiang Ruixue frowned and didn't say anything, but a hint of dissatisfaction could be seen in her eyes.

In fact, in Lin Mowan's view, their intention to avoid her was too obvious. According to Jiang Wenqing's style of doing things, he knew very well that Jiang Ruixue could not be her opponent, so it was normal not to let them deal with it.

Finally, before leaving, as if she felt that Lin Mowan's gaze had not left the two of them, Nanny Cen turned around, met Lin Mowan's gaze with a smile, smiled slightly, and then turned around and left with Jiang Ruixue.

At this time, Jiang Youan, who was playing shuttlecock alone, was also taken away by the girls. When he passed by Lin Mowan, he could clearly hear the child scolding with a smile: "Ugly." He made a face at her in disgust and ran away quickly.

Lin Mowan just watched and was not angry, but Yuzhi on the side couldn't stand it anymore. She stepped forward at the right time and was about to grab Jiang Youan, but was held down by Lin Mowan. Yuzhi looked back at her in confusion, but Lin Mowan did not explain much.

Seeing this, Yuzhi could only suppress the anger in her heart, quickly adjusted her mentality, and said softly: "Today is a good day, it's rare for the girl to come out, let's go over there and sit for a while."

Soon it was the day of the old lady's 80th birthday. The banquet was held in the front yard. The place was decorated a few days in advance. Early in the morning, Jiang Wenqing led his uncle Tingyue to the door to welcome the guests. Lin Mowan didn't come early. When she arrived, almost everyone in the Jiang family was there, even the old lady had arrived and sat in the main seat. Some old sisters who came early were already sitting together chatting and drinking tea.

Jiang Ruixue was chatting and laughing with a few noble ladies from aristocratic families. When she raised her eyes, she saw Lin Mowan who had just entered the room. When she saw that she was indeed not wearing a veil, a smile appeared on the corner of her mouth.

For the first time ever, Jiang Ruixue called out to her, "Sister Wan, come over here."

Lin Mowan paused slightly. If Jiang Ruixue hadn't been waving at her warmly, she would have almost doubted her ears. But even if she heard clearly, she just stayed where she was and had no intention of going over.

At this time, the people who were chatting with Jiang Ruixue also noticed Lin Mowan when they turned around. Jiang Ruixue changed her usual arrogance and indifference, walked over quickly, took Lin Mowan's wrist, and brought her to the group of noble ladies.

"This is my sister Wan." She introduced to everyone warmly: "She was accidentally injured a few days ago, but fortunately it's not serious and she's almost healed."

Hearing this, the girls who were gathered together looked at each other in silence. Although the scars on Lin Mowan's face had faded, there were still some faint marks. Just by looking at them, one could imagine how deep the wounds were at that time.

Lin Mowan looked at her, and their eyes met. Finally, Lin Mowan saw the familiar arrogance in Jiang Ruixue's eyes again. It was obvious that she did it on purpose. She called her over and showed the wound on her face to others.

The girls were at a loss. Lin Mowan understood her thoughts too well. Didn't she just want to embarrass her? But she was wrong. She dared to do this, so of course she didn't care what others thought of the scar on her face.

Meeting her provocative gaze, Lin Mowan's indifferent and calm eyes were tinged with a smile. She turned her head generously to look at the girls who seemed a little embarrassed because of her arrival, and smiled gently: "Hello, ladies. I, Lin Mowan, am here to greet you."

Seeing her smiling face, the weird atmosphere between the few people eased again. They greeted each other and exchanged a few warm greetings.

These people were all born into prominent families. Even if they minded the scar on Lin Mowan's face, they would never show it openly because they were all people who cared about their reputation.

Now Lin Mowan is a member of the Jiang family after all, and was recommended by Shen Weiyuan himself. One should consider the appearance of others. Anyone who is a little smart should know not to show it even if they really don’t like her.

But seeing that she didn't get the result she wanted, Jiang Ruixue's face darkened and she clenched her teeth. Seeing a few people chatting and laughing, she thought of her mother's instructions. She had originally just wanted to use a little trick to embarrass Lin Mowan, but now she could only stamp her feet in anger.

Lin Mowan didn't talk to them for a few words and left with the excuse that she had something to do. They were all polite words and there was nothing much to say. She looked around the banquet hall and saw more and more people. Even Jiang Youan and Tong Yuhua, mother and daughter, were there, but Jiang Youxi was the only one missing.

Lin Mowan was a little puzzled. Just as she was wondering where he could be going, she heard the noble ladies talking in groups of three or four: "Have you heard? The newly appointed Minister of Rites, Mr. Zhou Shiran, will be here yesterday."

"I know. I heard he's a handsome young man."

As they spoke, the girls covered their faces and chuckled, all wanting to meet this young and promising Lord Zhou.

Lin Mowan didn't care. Since the guests had not arrived yet and the banquet hadn't started yet, Lin Mowan spontaneously went for a walk in the small garden where few people were.

As the noise behind her gradually faded away, she suddenly felt her arm tighten and her whole body was pulled away by a huge force, and her eyes were suddenly plunged into darkness.

(End of this chapter)